SHORTLISTED MSC./MA PROPOSALS: 2016/2017 FY

S/No. Names Gender Institution Title Discipline

1 Julius Munde M Maseno University

Efffect of integrated kitchen garden on household income and access to food among small holder farmmer households in Ndhiwa Sub county

Agricultural Sciences

2 LEAH MASAKHWE MUNYENDO

F Dedan Kimathi University

Determination of Moulds and ochratoxin levels in green coffee beans processed by dry and wet methods

Agriculture

3 SAMSON MWANGI ITHAGU

M Egerton University

Management of genetic diversity in the Sahiwal cattle Breed in Kenya

Agriculture

4 FRIDA NJOKI THUITA

F Egerton University

Effect of aflatoxin contamination and binder additions in broiler feed on performance and product safety

Agriculture

5 JACOB S. MASAI SUMAILI

M Egerton University

Effect of parasitoid wasp and extracts of Garlic and chilli on green hpuse whiteflies infestation on tomato performance

Agriculture

6 SYLVIA I. BULETI F JKUAT Influence of seed characteristics and packaging materials on cowpea weevil infestation in cowpea

Agriculture

7 VIVIAN KIPTUM F JKUAT Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation on the Nutritional, Anti-nutritional and Cooking Quality of Common Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Varieties

Agriculture

8 CAREN CHEPKEMOI

F JKUAT Mass production of Kenyan Cocoanut germplasm via tissue culture

Agriculture

9 STELLA NYAKI MUIRURI

F JKUAT Functional Analysis of sorghum MAXI gene and its role in determining resistance of sghum to striga infection

Agriculture

10 ALEX NDERITU KARUIRU

M JKUAT Charactreristics and functionality of concentrated cricket (Acheta domesticus)

Agriculture

powder proteins

11 DAVID MUSIKA MUSUYA

M Maseno University

Effect of nitrogen sources on nitrous oxide emission, maize yield and nutritional value in western Kenya

Agriculture

12 JARED OUMA OKUNGU

M MMUST Simulation of water supply and demand catchment

Agriculture

13 KORIR ROBERT KIPLAGAT

M Moi University Influence of regulated shade on yield and quality of Kenyan Tea

Agriculture

14 WANJIRA JUDY WANJIRA

F SEKU An evaluation of different agronomic materials and Melia volkensii leaves as substarte for the cultivation of oyster mushrooms in the semi-arid areas of Kenya

Agriculture

15 Kenneth Rono M University of Eldoret

Effect of iron bis-glycine supplement in fish feeds on growth performance on the nile Tilapia

Agriculture

16 Waweru Jerusha Njeri

F UoE Effect of temperature shock and pawpaw seeds powder on the production of sterile monsex nile tilapia

Agriculture

17 MUSEBE MAURICE OMWAMI

M UoE Evaluation of biogen and premalac as dietary probiotics on growth Performance and disease resistance of nile tilapia challenged with aeromonas hydrophila

Agriculture

18 KIPKURGAT DENIS KORIR

M UoE Determination of synergy between maize chlorotic mottle virus and maize dwarf mosaic virus causing maize lethal necrosis in Kenya

Agriculture

19 OMOLLO ERICK OUMA

M UoN Analysis of fodder production and marketing in southern kenya rangelands

Agriculture

20 WILLIAM M. MUKONZO

M UoN Survey Of Post-Harvest Pests In Stored Maize And Evaluation Of Gynandropsis Gynandra Seed And Leaf Powders Against (Sitophilus Zeamais) Motschulsky

Agriculture

21 MARY WANJIKU NJONJO

F UoN Bacteria infection on cowpea farm saved seeds and effect on crop performance

Agriculture

22 MAUREEN KERUBO ARORI

F UoN Potential use of sea weeds in nile tilapia juvenile diets

Agriculture

23 Chepkorir Tanui F JKUAT Determination of synergy between maize chlorotic mottle virus and maize dwarf mosaic virus causing maize lethal necrosis in Kenya

Biological

24 Ouso Daniel M JKUAT Polymerase Chain Reaction with High –Resolution Melting Analysis of the Coi Mini-Barcode Gene: A tool for species identification and discrimination in illegal bushmeat trade

Biological

25 Miriam Wambui Karuitha

F JKUAT Transmission dynamics of dengue fever, chikungunya, yellow fever and zika viruses along the Kenyan Coast

Biological

26 Bernard Oduor M JKUAT TSCM functional consequences of singular and concurrent application of IL-21 and rapamycin on tumor antigen specific T cells in vitro

Biological

27 Patrick Karanja M JKUAT Molecular characterization and diversity of leptospirainterrogans in spatially distinct populations of baboons in Kenya

Biological

28 Maangi Job Areba M JKUAT Evaluation of gene flow and genetic diversity of interspecific tea hybrids using novel EST-SSR markers

Biological

29 Kithuku Eunice Mutheu

F JKUAT Isolation and molecular characterization of fungal contaminants form JKUAT banana tissue culture laboratory in Kenya

Biological

30 Kileon Onyango Ochola

M JKUAT Assessment of genetic variations and drug sensitivities in drug resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from patients attending various tuberculosis clinics in Nairobi

Biological

31 Mary Gathoni Maranga

F JKUAT Genetic basis of resistance to pure artemisinin and Artemisia annua extracts in Plasmodium falciparum

Biological

32 Joyce Jane Wangui Macharia

F JKUAT Functional polymorphism at two candidate genes for egg production in minor poultry species form Western Kenya

Biological

33 Japheth Ogol Ouma

M JOOUST Care practices and hospitalization events among sickle cell anaemia patients at Homabay County referral hospital, Kenya

Biological

34 Kimutai Rogers Langat

M Kenyatta University

Efficacy of probiotic lactobacillus as a biocontrol agent against rhizoctoniasolani in bean plant

Biological

35 Amos Makori Onyansi

M Kisii University Effect of isolation of female subordinate naked mole rats on their reproductive fitness

Biological

36 Jared Miruka Babu

M Kisii University Drivers of phytoplankton community structure and their toxicity in Kisumu Bay, Lake Victoria, Kenya

Biological

37 Benedict Muresia M KU In Vivo Determination of therapeutic and toxicological effects of phytoectracts traditionally perceived to enhance cutaneous wound healing in Western Kenya

Biological

38 Gathiru James Muhunyu

M KU Profiles of human foot microbiota of individuals with differential attraction to anopheles gambiae in a malaria endemic region in Kenya

Biological

39 Joseph O. Onyingo

M KU Effect of indomethacin on selected protein digesting enzymes in rats

Biological

40 Justine T. Nyasinga

M KU Application of iplex massarray in genetic characterization of methicillin-resistance statphylococcus aureus in Kenya

Biological

41 Fredrick Olwenya gunza

M KU In vitro modulation of clotrimazole, ketoconazole, amphotericin (b), girseofulvin and nystatin by acmellacaulirhiza and sennadidymobotrya extract against candida spp

Biological

42 Beth Njeri Maina F KU Identification and prevalence of nosocomial infections and antimicrobial resistance during hospitalization in Nyeri Level 5 and Murang’a Level 4 hospital, Kenya

Biological

43 Oginah Susan Anyango

F Maseno University

Habitat use and Ecological carrying capacity for the Eastern black rhinos (Bicornis dicerosmichaeli) at Ruma National Park, Kenya

Biological

44 Fedinand Ong’wen

M Maseno University

Effect of pantala flavescens dragonfly nymph and beauveriabassiana fungus on anopheles gambiae development and survival

Biological

45 Collins Wafula Masinde

M Maseno University

Taxonomic revision of lippie javanica (verbenaceae) in East Africa and evaluation of its pesticidal efficacy on management of field pests of cowpeas

Biological

46 Joseph Owino Muga

M Maseno University

Evaluation of antiplasmodial activities of chloroquine encapsulated in heparin – functionalized solid lipid nanoparticles

Biological

47 Stephen Aricha M Maseno University

Comparative evaluation of geneXpert and line probe assay for detection of rifampicin-mono resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis at the National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory in Kenya

Biological

48 Eric Oliang’a Murenga

M MMUST Molecular characterization of chlorpyrifos and diuron degrading bacteria in the Nzoia River Basin and effect of inoculums size on

Biological

biodegradation

49 Zanelle Emma F MMUST Molecular Characterization and control of cucumber mosaic virus in Western Kenya

Biological

50 Chrisostim Wafubwa Maneoli

M MMUST Impact of anthropogenic activities on insect pollinator species diversity and abundance in Kakamega Forest, Kenya

Biological

51 Maureen Adhiambo

F MMUST Molecular Diversity of Human Immunodeficiency virus-1 in Teso, Western Kenya

Biological

52 Grace Nelima Okoth

F Moi University Correlation of glycated Hemoglobin to Fasting and Postprandial Blood Glucose among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya

Biological

53 Wasonga George Alal

M UoE The assessment of genetic diversity and population gene structure of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) using MtDNA molecular marker for enhancement of food security in Kenya

Biological

54 Miyayo Neema Raheli

F UoE Lignocelluloses degrading abilities of bacteria isolated from termites gut from the Rift Valley

Biological

55 Evans kemei Mosongui

M UoE Effects of water quality and hermetiailluscens larvae feed on growth performance of tilapia (oreochromisniloticus) in Turkwel Dam

Biological

56 Nelly Jepkemei Rotich

F UoE Evaluating the potential of bacteria associated with prosopisjuliflora for tolerance to osmotic stress in rice

Biological

57 Mercy Wambui Kungu

F UON Screening of farmer preferred cassava for resistance to cassava brown streak virus disease in Kenya

Biological

58 Accadius Lunayo M UON Homology and De Novo modelling of important motifs of cryptosporidium parvum 18s ribosomal RNA for drug targeting

Biological

59 Faith Obange Akinyi

M UON Multi-locus sequence typing of deformed wing virus and varroa destructor virus-1 strains in Kenya

Biological

60 Pauline Mbeere Mureithi

F UON A morphologic is and morphometric study on anti-ulcerogenic effects of selected African nightshades (solanum nigrum L.) Genotypes in a rat model

Biological

61 Charity Wangui Wanjohi

F UON Benthic communities as bio indicators of pollution in marine environment; case study of Tudor creek

Biological

62 Rispah Nyambura Ng’ang’a

F UoN Expression of banana centromere-specific histone 3 (CENH3) variants in Arabidopsis thaliana

Biological

63 Kevin Ochieng Omwomo

M UON Tissue Culture of Moringa Oleifera and determination of antifungal effects of its callus extracts

Biological

64 Collins Kipkorir Kebenei

M Maseno University

Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles and Genetic Variation between Escherichia coli isolates from humans and black rhinoceros in Lambwe valley Kenya

Biological

65 DAVID MANYONGE KITUYI

M Egerton University

Isotope geochemistry and gas geothermometry of menengai geothermal fiels

CHEMISTRY

66 PETER KIMANI M Egerton University

Determination and speciation of selected trace metals in suswa geothermal project

CHEMISTRY

67 LORNA CHESIR F Egerton University

Subsurface geochemistry in the exploration of hydrocarbons in the Chlbi Basin, Marsabit County

CHEMISTRY

68 EDWIN SHIGWENYA MADIVOLI

M JKUAT Development of naocellulose water filtration membranes from Eicchoria crassipes and Cyperus papyrus

CHEMISTRY

69 GODFREY KIMOTHO WACHIRA

M JKUAT Evaluation of antiplasmodal activity and safety of Chrysanthemam extracts , signly and in combination with chloroquine, lumefantrine and piperaquine

CHEMISTRY

70 MARION JEBET WILHELMY

F KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Bioefficacy of organic extracts of fish poison bush against cowpea weevil

CHEMISTRY

71 MUTHAMA NICHOLAS NZUKO

M KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Green synthesis of silica nanoplastics from rice husks for remediation of water contaminated by chromiumVI ions

CHEMISTRY

72 NANCY KWAMBOKA OMORI

F KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Palynological,physical and chemical characterization of mangrove honey from Kilifi County

CHEMISTRY

73 OSIEMO LUCAS OMBONGI

M Kisii University Phytochemical Investigation of Tabernaemontana stapfiana britten for anti-cancer principles

CHEMISTRY

74 BENARD CALMAX RANGA

M KISII UNIVERSITY

Phytochemistry of the root and stem bark of tabernaemontana ventricosa for its antuiplasmodial activiteis

CHEMISTRY

75 BENARD ZACHARY ONGORO NYANG'AU

M KISII UNIVERSITY

Characterization of antimalerial active phytochemicalsof cassia fistula.

CHEMISTRY

76 PETER MAENYA NYAKOE

M KISII UNIVERSITY

To Determine the speciation of heavy metals and assessment of their contamintion in Nyakomisaro stream water and soil sediments in Kisii Town

CHEMISTRY

77 NYACHAE GILBERT MOTURI

M KISII UNIVERSITY

Thermodynamic modelling of Nitric Acid and selected metal nitrates of sampled fish pond waters of Kisii Town

CHEMISTRY

78 CLARA JEPKOECH F KISII UNIVERSITY

Characterization of anticancer active phytochemicals of the stem extracts of ancistrocladuc robertianum

CHEMISTRY

79 GEORGE OCHIENG OMOLLO

M KU Moving dormain quotum mechanics/molecular mechanics method for interactions of human estrogen receotor alpha with endocrine

CHEMISTRY

80 Joyce Nyathuta Muriuki

F KU Effect of solar drying on vitamin in selected indigenous fruits and vegetables stored with coconut oil coating in Kilifi County

CHEMISTRY

81 BILLY ALUMASI AGUSWA

M Maseno University

Isolation and structural elucidation of anti-inflamatory compounds

CHEMISTRY

82 PAULINE ATIENO ODINO

F Maseno University

Qualitative and Qualitative analysis of cardanol and its derivatives in selected lannea species in comparision to anacardium occidentale (Cashew)

CHEMISTRY

83 JOYCE KIPCHUMBA

F MMUST Kinetic Degradation models for chlorpyrifos and diuron at different substrate concentrates in soild from Nzoia nuclear farms

CHEMISTRY

84 JULIUS THUKU KAMAU

M MMUST The application rate of filter mud for the best fit kinetic model on degradation of diuron and chlorpyrifos

CHEMISTRY

85 CHRISPINE MOSES ODERA OLOO

M UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

Adorption of organic dyes using two mangrove species from Kenyan coastal region

CHEMISTRY

86 ANN WANGARI MUREITHI

M UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

Determination of amino acid composition of gelatin extracted from marine wales and polymer blends characterization.

CHEMISTRY

87 BENARD KIPROTICH NGENO

M UoE Evaluation of anti-diabetic properties of Tarchonanthus camphoratus in induced diabetic Wistar rats

CHEMISTRY

88 JOSEPH KIPROP CHEPKWONY

M UoE Anti-dermatophytic Effects of Salvia Nilotica Leaf Extract

CHEMISTRY

89 JULIUS KIRWA KOECH

M UoE Hypoglymic, hypolipedic and hepatoproptective effects of Polyscias fulva ethanolic bark

CHEMISTRY

extract in diabetic rats

90 JERONO SHARON TARUS

F UoE Relationship between inorganic components of water, iodine levels in table salt and prevalence of goitre: A case study of Nandi Hills

CHEMISTRY

91 Richard Torotich Kiptisia

M UoE Anti-diabetic activity and safety of ethanolic root extract of Maerua decumbens in rats

CHEMISTRY

92 GIKUNJU EZEKIEL MACHARIA

M UoN Fabrication of high voltage insulatorsfrom locally available aliminosilicate materials

CHEMISTRY

93 GEORGE OYUGI OYUGI

M JKUAT Improvement of performance of Miu Basin coal glasifier based on feed oxygen, water concentration and heat regulation

ENGINEERING

94 LINUS ALWAL ALOO

M JKUAT Design of neuro-fenzzy system controller for DC servo motor based satelite tracking system

ENGINEERING

95 AGATHA MBENI MUINDE

F JKUAT Development and CDF analysis of a gas turbine to run on syngas from Mui-Basin coal gasifier

ENGINEERING

96 VALERY OSIMBO LUTTA

F MMUST Simulation fo waste stabilization ponds operation for efficient sugar industry effluent treatment

ENGINEERING

97 CELSUS MURENJEKHA SHILEHWA

M MMUST Optimization of rasavoir pressure for management of water losses in distribution networks: A case of Kimilili water supply scheme, Kenya

ENGINEERING

98 CAROLINE KEMBOI

F UoN Development of rapid screening technique using a portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer

ENGINEERING

99 GEORGE KINYANJUI MWAURA

M UoN Application of linear array refractyion micrometor in determining shear wave velocity in urban settings: Acse of Nakuru County, Kenya

ENGINEERING

100 BRENDA C. A. GWADA

F Egerton University

Assessment of the potential impacts of plastic waste and its management on environmental health in Watamu, Kenya.

Environment

101 Martin Kinyanjui Murigi

M JKUAT Development of a Cellulose-based filtration Membrane from Rice straw (Oryza sativa) for Pharmaceuticals in surface water and waste water effluents Kenya.

Environment

102 Mercy Kirui F KU Effects of Land use on spring and stream flow water quality in River Malaget Sub-Catchment, Kericho county, Kenya.

Environment

103 Evance O. Oluoch M KU Determination of Fecal contamination status of Shallow Wells in Dede Division, Migori County, Kenya.

Environment

104 Dickson W. Wakhungu

M KU Evaluating of Cyanotoxin levels in Man-made Water Reservoirs and associated water related disease burden in Tharaka-Nithi county, Kenya

Environment

105 Rael Teresia Adhiambo

F MMUST Determination of Carboon Stocks of the Invasive tree, Psidium guajava L. In Kakamega Tropical rainforest in Kenya

Environment

106 Pauline Adisa F MMUST Assessment of levels and forms of mercury in soils, sediments and vegetation material in Muhudu-Kaimosi, Vihiga County, Kenya.

Environment

107 Sarah Karauki Kindiki

M MMUST Assessment of Microbial Assemblages and contamination levels at watering points along the Upper Reaches of Isiukhu River, Kakamega county.

Environment

108 Grace Mwendwa F UoE Effectiveness of Soatial Planning in Resolving Land Use Conflicts Around Protected areas. The Case of

Environment

109Nairobi National Park.

109 Chrispus Ngule M JKUAT Synagistic antiproliferative activity and P-53 gene expression profiles of pearl millet and tamarindus indica extracts on cancerous cell lines

Health

110 Ken Kennedy Omutiti

M JKUAT Molecular Characterization and detection of mutation patterns of HIV-1 patients failing first line treatment in selected treatment facilities in Kilifi County

Health

111 Emilly W. Waigi F JKUAT Quantification and comparision of the metabolic gene expression atterns (transcriptomics) of AFP Antigen specific T cells during singular and cocurrent application of IL-21 and Rapamycin in vitro

Health

112 Hilda K. Mesa F JKUAT Hepatitis b virus (HBV) infection and genotypes among hiv-1 infected Antenatal clinic attendees in Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Health

113 John K. Chengo M JKUAT Immunostimulatory and cytotoxicity effects of Kenyan Trametes versicolor Mushroom Polysaccharide Extracts on IEC cells in cancer management

Health

114 Hellen A. Onyango

F JKUAT Prevelence, antimicrobial susceptibility Profiles of Isolates Obtained from Urine samples of Pregnant women attending Antennatal clinic at Pumwani Maternity Hospital

Health

115 Reuben K. Ruttoh M JKUAT Laboratory evaluation of antileishmanial Activity of Pyrethrum Extracts of Chryssanthemum cinerariaefolium

Health

116 Grace Wayua Mutua

F JKUAT genital Human Papilloma virus infections and prostate cancer in cancer patients attending urology clinic at Kenyatta hospital

Health

117 Grace C. Kosgey F JKUAT Nutritional quality and antioxidant properties o specific Indigenous Leafy Vegetables as Influenced by Post Harvest Processing

Health

118 Fiona Oyatsi F JKUAT Synthesis of Novel Hybrid Molecules for Management of Plasmodium Falciparum

Health

119 Yvonne M. Kimata F JKUAT Seroprevelence and Distribution of Dengue Chikungunya and zika Viruses among non-measle ferbrile cases in selected areas in Kenya

Health

120 Humphrey M. Muthanga

M KU Prevelence of West Nile Virus amng Squirrels at Msambweni Kwale County

Health

121 Colleta A. Odera F KU Complementary feeding Knowledge attitudes and practices among care givers of children in out-patient therapeutic program in Kamukunji Sub-County Nairobi County, Kenya

Health

122 Peter Owuor Oluoch

M Maseno University

Association of Interferon Gamma Gene polymorphrphism with susceptability to endemic brkitt lympoma in children from western Kenya

Health

123 Jafaralli S. Ahmed F Maseno University

Infuence of ABO Blood Group, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, haemoglobin genotypes and cocurrent inheritances in children below 3 years in Vihiga County, Kenya

Health

124 Wilfred O. Otambo

M Maseno University

Co-infections and antimicrobial profile of salmonella typhi and soil tansmitted helminths in individuals attending Ukwala

Health

sub-County Hospital Kenya

125 Silas A. Agumba M Maseno University

Association of insecticides resistance with vectorial indices in areas of high bed nets coverage in Western Kenya

Health

126 Eistein K. Watenga

M Moi University The prevelence of sickle cell traits among adolescnts in Bungoma County, Kenya

Health

127 Ruth W. Thiongo F Moi University Prevelence and Correlates of Periphral Neuropatthy amng patients with Diabetes at MTRH

Health

128 Charity Wambui Kanyoro

F Moi University A Comparision of Nasopharyngeal Crriage of Streptococcus Pneumonie Among Biabetes and non diabetes Patients at MTRH Eldoret Kenya

Health

129 Nelly M. Maoga F Moi University Effectiveness of Fascia Compartment Block for Post- Operative Analelgesia following HIP Surgery at Moi Teaching and Referal Hospital

Health

130 Amina A. Mohamed

F Moi University HIV Associated Neurocognitive disorders (HAND) at MTRH Eldoret Kenya

Health

131 Dennis K. Rono M Moi University Inflamatory Cytokynons levels following various patterns amng patients managed at MTRH

Health

132 Johnathan K. Kazungu

M Pwani University

Ecology of Culex quinquefasciatus and aedes aegypti mosquitoes and transmission dynamics od aroviruses in the coast region.

Health

133 Michael Ogallo M UoE Enhancing auto dissemination mechanisms for insect growth regulators to control malaria mosquitoes under semi field conditions

Health

134 Lilian Songok F UoE Optimization of Gluten free bread prepared from green banana,pumpkin seed and cassava composite floor.

Health

135 Clyton J. Salano F UoN Prevelence, antimicrobial susceptibility and serotypes of group B streptococcus recto-vaginal isolates from pregnant women at Kenyatta Hospital

Health

136 Bramwuel Kisuya M UoN Seroprevelence of Zika Virus and other arboviral infections in selected regions in Kenya

Health

137 WANYONYI EVERLEEN

F JOOUST Towards a secure electronic health record system: A case of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga TRH

ICT

138 ANN ATIENO NDOLO

F JOOUST Towards a secure Framwork for information security governance in public universities in Kenya

ICT

139 NICHOLUS KARIUKI NDWIGA

M KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Design and Construction of a PIC Microcontroller-Based five degree of freedom robotic arm using servo motors

ICT

140 PETER WAMALWA SIMIYU

M Kibabii University

E-Waste management system for environmental sustainability in Kenya

ICT

141 DAVID MURIUKI GIKUNJU

M JKUAT Ranks, sub-degrees and subbobibal graphs of direct product of the symmetric group acting on the cartesian product of three sets

MATHEMATICS

142 MOSES NYABOLA ODHIAMBO

M JOOUST Bilateral shifts and spectrum of compact operators

MATHEMATICS

143 BENARD ODHIAMBO OWINO

M JOOUST Gateux derivatives and orthogonality of normal derivations in CP-classes

MATHEMATICS

144 MAURICE OTUNGA OYAKE

M JOOUST Norms of inner deviation indiced by norms attainable operators.

MATHEMATICS

145 BOAZ OKOTH OKELLO

M JOOUST Norms and Maximal numerical range of elementary operators

MATHEMATICS

146 PETER MIGINJO ODONGO

M JOOUST Lie symetry analysis of third order non-linear ordinary

MATHEMATICS

differential equation

147 JACQUELINE AKINYI OTIENO

F JOOUST On numeriacal ranges and spectra of convexiod operators

MATHEMATICS

148 SAMWEL OKERI ASAMBA

M Kisii University On numeriacal ranges and spectra posinormal operators

MATHEMATICS

149 SAMUEL BIKETI M Egerton University

Effect of Magnetic field on growth yield and nutritional compsition of plants: A case of spinach

PHYSICS

150 DISMAS ANGURA ODULA

M JKUAT Performance evaluation of flat plate solar air heater with trapezoid absorber plate

PHYSICS

151 BENSON KARANJA KARIUKI

M JKUAT Design, Fabrication and characterization of double sloped solar still for household uses in mombasa county using locally available materials

PHYSICS

152 NYAMWEYA LABAN ONGAKI

M Kisii University Assment of wind energy potentialand its localized characteristics in Kisii Rgion

PHYSICS

153 AMUKAH KENNETH OBORAH

M KU Assessment of natural radioactivity levels and radiation hazards due to building materials used in Baba Dogo Estate Nairobi, Kenya

PHYSICS

154 MARTIN KIRUGU KIMANI

M KU Electron impact elastic scattering of stronium using distorted wave method

PHYSICS

155 BETTY NAMATSI OMINA

F Maseno University

Structural and optical properties of silver doped zinc oxide film deposited on glass substrate by spraying pyrolisis

PHYSICS

156 NICHOLAS OGADA ONGWEN

M Maseno University

Optical characterization of iron doped cadium stannate thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis

PHYSICS

157 ALIMA MUKASIA MAKOKHA

F MMUST Abinitro of band structure and thermelectric properties of Zn doped Cadium oxide for waste heat recovery

PHYSICS

158 WENDY MARIAM ADWET OMOLO

F UoN A study of operational process of anaerobic ponds of Dandora waste water treatment plant radiotracer application

PHYSICS

159 MICHAEL MUKUNZI KIVUIO

M UoN Determination of ssential trace metals in soil and selected food crops in Kisasi sub county in Kitui County

PHYSICS

160 ERIC AVUNG'ANA AMUGUNE

M UoN X-Ray fluorescence and scattering analysis of simulate liquid nuclear waste utilizing a machine learning approach for application in nuclear forensics

PHYSICS

161 KIMUTAI PAUL BII M UoN Ultrasonic testing of petrochemical tanks in Kenya to assess the structural integrity

PHYSICS

162 JIMMY GITAU M UoN Radio Tracer Residence Time Distribution Studies In Cement Process Optimization

PHYSICS

164 MOSES WAMBWIRE JUMA

M UoN Raman spectroscopic assessment of nuclear forensic signaturs in high background radiation area aerosols

PHYSICS

165 BENSON MACHOKI KARANI

M UoN Trace Elements in Miraa from Igembe Meru, Kenya

PHYSICS

166 AMOS KIPKOSGEI CHEPKWONY

M UoN Environmental radiation dose rate assessment in gold mining region of lolgorian in Narok County

PHYSICS

167 JEPHTER ONGIGE ONDIEKI

M UoN Mapping radiocare minerals using rmote sensing: A case of Mrima Hills in Kwale County

PHYSICS

168 Peris Muoga Musitia

F Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Farmers coping strategies in crop production under varying climate patterns and its effect on development in Kakamega East Sub County, Kakamega County, Kenya.

Social

169 Ivy Akinyi F JOOUST Risk Factors and the Management of the Outcome Premarital Sex among Adolescent Youth i Peri-

Social

Urban Settings in Kadibo Division Nyando Sub-County Kisumu County

170 Sylvester Onyango

M Karatina University

Influence of Non-conventional reporting on sustainability Accounting in the Tea Sector in Mount Kenya Region.

Social

171 Doris Wangui Nderitu

F Karatina University

Urban Farming as a Strategy for Enhancing Food Accessibility in Mt. Kenya Region, Kenya

Social

172 Foustine Veronica Wangare

F Kibabii University

Financial innovation model to enhance competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya.

Social

173 Siayo Elick Obure M KU Caregivers’ involvement for effective early intervention for children with speech and language disorders n Tenwek Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya.

Social

174 Japheth Omoke M KU Adaptation of Talent Management on Competitiveness among Five-Star Hotels in Nairobi County

Social

175 Ngeno Peter Kiprotich

M Maseno University

Assessment of Learner’s Motivation in an E-Learning High Enrolment course

Social

176 Benard Odhiambo Obop

M Maseno University

Influence of Financial Linkages on Growth of Informal Financial Institutions in Homa Bay County Kenya

Social

177 James Omondi Juma

M MMUST The Socioeconomic Context Influencing Recurrence of Interethnic Conflicts in Nyakach and Sigowet Su-Counties of Western Region, Kenya

Social

178 Lucyline Kajira Njeru

F Moi University Analysis of Land Use and Cover Change Using GIS and Remote Sensing within Imenti Forest and Adjacent Areas , Meru County, Kenya

Social

179 Moses Kiplagat Borter

M Moi University The Involvement of the Roman Catholic Church in Curbing Gender Based HIV Stigma in Elgeyo Marakwet County

Social

180 Gladys Cherono Chepkwony

F UoE An economic evaluation of Kingwal Wetland’s benefits to the local people.

Social

181 Bitok Norah Jelimo

F UoE A Study Of Factors Contributing To Poor Performance In Chemistry By Girls In Nandi North District, Nandi County, Kenya

Social

182 Kevin N. Ayiera M Karatina University

Land Use Trends of Banana Production among Small Holder Farmers and their Impact on Food Security in South Imenti Sub-County

social science

183 Elijah Mwangi Ngunjiri

M Karatina University

Evaluation of Factors Affecting Implementation of Green Public procurement in Laikipia County

social science

184 Leah Syombua F Laikipia University

The Effect of Socio-Cultural Male role in Female Husbands’ Language Use: A Study of Maweto Marriage Among the Akamba In Yatta Sub-County, Kenya

social science

185 Mbaria Serah Wanjiru

F Laikipia University

Code Alternation in the News Media: A focus on Classic 105 Radio Station Morning Show Callers in Nakuru County

social science

186 SAMWEL MWANGI MUCHORI

M MMUST Earnings Announcement And Stock Returns: A Test Of Semi-Strong Form Of Efficiency Of The Banking Sector Of The Nairobi Securities Exchange

social science

187 Nyongesa Simon Wafula

M Moi University Role of Technical, Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) in promoting employment and gender equality in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.

social science